Manager, Environmental Issues

Lyondell Basell North America

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Chemical or Environmental Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in environmental engineering within an industrial setting.
  • Expertise in environmental management systems, permitting, and compliance specifically related to air and/or water issues.
  • Familiarity with sustainability reporting and environmental compliance audits.
  • Proven ability to negotiate risk-based solutions for critical environmental projects.

Responsibilities

  • Support improvements in Environmental Management Systems (EMS) at manufacturing sites.
  • Lead environmental compliance and EMS audits to ensure adherence to regulations.
  • Monitor and communicate legislative and regulatory developments effectively within the organization.
  • Provide strategic consultation for environmental liabilities during mergers and acquisitions.
  • Act as the primary corporate environmental site contact for specific manufacturing locations.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits provided to employees.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Access to company-sponsored events and activities to foster community engagement.
Full Job Description
Serve as the primary resource for environmental air and/or water issues, providing managerial oversight for the Environmental Management Standard and compliance programs. Collaborate with manufacturing stakeholders to identify regulatory solutions, manage changes to systems, and to improve efficiency in meeting compliance requirements. Represent the enterprise on air environmental issues with external stakeholders, trade associations, regulatory authorities, and other companies. Provide guidance on critical environmental issues through alerts and interpretations of environmental rules as necessary. Provide support, guidance and analysis for mergers, acquisitions and divestiture activities as needed.

A Day in the Life

  • Support Environmental Management Systems (EMS) improvements in manufacturing sites. Work closely with manufacturing organizations to implement effective programs for performance improvement.
  • Support sustainability reporting
  • Lead environmental compliance audits and EMS audits
  • Participate in and provide guidance on regional emission cap and trade programs
  • Primary corporate environmental site contact for select manufacturing sites
  • Monitor environmental legislative and regulatory developments and communicate them clearly and effectively to the organization
  • Provide consultation and strategic support for managing environmental liabilities associated with mergers and acquisitions, as needed
  • Take a lead role in determining regulatory alternatives for critical environmental projects. Negotiate cost effective solutions based on risk-based science.
  • Work closely with the Global Project Organization on large capital projects
  • Participate and, in some cases, lead relevant Trade Association activities as a company representative
  • Provide forums, as necessary, to facilitate the sharing of environmental best practices across the organization


You Bring This Value

Education:
  • A bachelor level degree in engineering

Work Experience:
  • A minimum of ten years' relevant experience in environmental engineering in an industrial setting.
  • Recognized regional industry expert exhibiting specialized skills in the area of environmental management systems, permitting, compliance and management of critical air and/or water issues. Manufacturing experience a must.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
  • Chemical or Environmental Engineering degree is preferred


Competencies

Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
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